Fort Worth Fire Department Firefighter Salary
Fort Worth, Texas · Tarrant County · 904 career firefighters · 42 stations
Official pay at Fort Worth Fire Department
From the department's pay plan, effective Oct 2025 (FY2025-26).
Entry pay
$39,915
a year
Top step pay
$97,016
a year
Source: Pay plan, Oct 2025 (FY2025-26)
Fort Worth Fire Department starting pay over time
Newest first. Official figures come from the department's pay schedules; posting figures are the most recent closed entry level posting with annual pay in each year.
Fort Worth Fire Department pay questions
- What is the official firefighter pay at Fort Worth Fire Department?
- Fort Worth Fire Department's pay plan, effective 2025-10-01 · FY2025-26, sets entry firefighter pay at $39,915 a year, rising to $97,016 at the top step.
- Is Fort Worth Fire Department hiring right now?
- Yes. Fort Worth Fire Department has 1 open position on FireJobs that list pay. Members see the salary, closing date and the application link.
Source: the department's official pay schedule, linked above with its effective date. Pay changes with contracts and steps; the posting for a current opening is the figure that applies.